Non-Academic Experience Prior to Graduate School

Paralegal, Law Offices of Peter Angelos (Asbestos Litigation), March-August 1992 Responsible for correspondence with clients, development of work histories for clients, completion of interrogatories, maintainence of diary system, and assistance with new computer network system.

Assistant to the Director for Special Projects, May-October, 1991 Temple University Center for Research in Human Development and Education

Responsibilities included composing project summaries, writing copy for an annual report, assisting with grant proposals, designing a comprehensive mailing list database plan for the Center, planning for meetings, meeting minutes, contacting members of advisory boards, and preparing statements to government officials.

Director of Public Relations, Coriell Institute for Medical Research, July 1990 to June 1991. Responsibilities included writing, media relations, community relations, development and presentation of promotional materials:

* Wrote, edited, and marketed press releases, brochures, and other informational literature on the Institute;

* Developed and computerized an extensive list of media contacts for press conferences,and special events;

* Wrote and produced our quarterly Discover newsletter;

* Developed and presented audio-visual programs;

* Handled inquiries, visits, and tours of the Institute;

* Assisted the Development staff with database maintainance, United Way commitments, and other projects. Editorial Assistant, Princeton University Press: July 1989-July 1990:

* Advised on the scholarly merit of manuscripts submitted;

* Assisted the Editor-in-Chief/Biology Editor;

* Managed projects in philosophy and political theory in preparation for the arrival of a new editor for these disciplines;

* Oriented the new editor for Philosophy, Political Theory, & Religion to the Press's lists and procedures;

* Assisted in acquisitions and finding reviewers for prospective publications;

* Completed spreadsheet cost/revenue forecasts for potential publications;

* Traveled to conferences to assist different Press editors. Assistant, the Yale Development Office (summer of 1988). Assisted office business manager in all aspects of her work, organized office, processed invoices, orders, mail etc.

Trainee Analyst, Dun & Bradstreet European Business Information Center, Software Quality Assurance department: Ickenham, England (summers of 1985, 1986, and 1987): Assisted in the testing of input conversion and other system programs.